Careers Advisor

Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £5,386.00 - £5,850.00 Annually (Actual) Band 9 SCP 17 - 22. FTE: £31,022 - £33,699 FTE per annum

Careers Advisor job summary

Part-time 7.5 hours per week. Full day on a Friday or split over 2 days.

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, motivating and inspiring careers adviser to bring their skillset and experience to support our outstanding careers programme. The post holder will be able to provide independent careers guidance to students so they are fully prepared for the next stages of their education as well as building strong relationships with staff, external agencies, businesses and other stakeholders to support career development and the key skills of students to maximise employability.

About our School

At Harrogate Grammar School we provide a positive and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive academically personally and socially. Our dedicated and supportive staff build strong relationships with students’ families and the wider community creating a culture in which everyone feels valued and empowered. We are committed to high‑quality professional development enabling colleagues to continually grow and evolve.

We are proud to be part of Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition deliver excellence and enrich children’s lives through shared values of collaboration integrity and respect. Guided by our vision of ‘Excellence for All’ and our REACH values of Respect Excellence Adventure Commitment and Honesty we foster an ethos of ambition kindness and mutual respect.

Our aim is for every student to enjoy their time at school, form lasting friendships and leave us as well‑rounded resilient young people ready to contribute positively to society.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

About You

We are looking for someone who;

• Has a passion for making a difference to the life chances of all young people
• Has experience of offering information, advice and guidance to young people aged 11-18 and supporting students to reach aspirational destinations
• Has the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team as well as on their own
• Has excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Jill Todd: hgshr@hgs.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

At the heart of excellence Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Harrogate Grammar School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2070 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harrogate Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harrogate-grammar-school

Harrogate Grammar School is an ‘outstanding’ state 11-18 mixed comprehensive school rich in history, dating back to 1903. With over 2000 students and 260 staff at our school, our reputation for excellence is widely recognised and we have an absolute commitment to ensuring that all our young people benefit from what the school has to offer. Every child really does matter and we work hard to encourage students to be the best that they can be. We want all our students to become kind, healthy, knowledgeable and productive individuals who go on and make a profound contribution to society.

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